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An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travel

The White Lotus season three returns to familiar territory: an exotic escape, privileged and powerful guests, the supposed heights of luxury.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

‘Uncomfortable to watch with my family’: how The White Lotus broke the ultimate taboo

The latest episode of the luxury resort drama is far from the first time that TV has shown troublingly intimate moments between family members. Why is it such an effective shock tactic?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

The idle rich will be the death of us

Wealthy fools are a feature of "The White Lotus," but this family may be the apotheosis of society's ruin

Salon · Mar 24, 2025

White Lotus does Thailand dirty

Did you hear? There’s been another murder at a White Lotus hotel, this time the one in Thailand.

The Conversation · Feb 14, 2025

The White Lotus review – an absolutely exquisite third season

Mike White’s masterly series takes a new gang of shiny unhappy people to a Thai resort and serves up a sumptuous feast for the senses. This is killer TV

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025